Police nab suspected cop killer in 1971 Shibuya Riot

Police nab suspected cop killer in 1971 Shibuya Riot

Police arrest a possible suspect in the killing of a police officer at the Shibuya Riot of 1971.

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Japanese riot police march

Japanese riot police march

Japanese riot police parade through central Tokyo.

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Public viewing of possibly pregnant panda to be suspended

Public viewing of possibly pregnant panda to be suspended

Ueno Zoo in Tokyo will suspend the public viewing of a female giant panda showing signs of pregnancy.

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Mystery ground fissures growing

Mystery ground fissures growing

Mysterious cracks in the ground are growing, worrying people in southwest Japan.

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China reportedly detains Japanese geologic surveyors

China reportedly detains Japanese geologic surveyors

Chinese authorities reportedly detain several Japanese company employees conducting a geological survey.

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Govt. begins week to promote child safety

Govt. begins week to promote child safety

The government launches the first-ever week to help prevent accidents involving children and asking people to be careful...

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Police crackdown on 'hero'-driven go-karts

Police crackdown on 'hero'-driven go-karts

A spate of accidents prompt police to ask street-legal go-kart operators to take safety measures.

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Students to pick 2020 Olympic mascot

Students to pick 2020 Olympic mascot

Olympic organizers announce that elementary school students around Japan will vote on the mascot for the 2020 Tokyo Olym...

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Ishihara heads to Hanoi for TPP talks

Ishihara heads to Hanoi for TPP talks

Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks leaves for Vietnam.

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Japan scrambles against apparent Chinese drone

Japan scrambles against apparent Chinese drone

Japan scrambles planes against what appeared to be a Chinese drone over its waters near the Senkaku Islands.

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